The Swordswoman's Revenge Story after Rebirth

The Swordswoman’s Revenge Story after Rebirth

Chapter 372 I Will Not Attend the Funeral

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Oliver’s voice was firm. “Not just her–1 don’t want to go to the funeral either, let alone wear mourning

clothes.”

Esme nodded. “I knew she wouldn’t go, and honestly, I don’t think she should. But since she’s refusing, we need a strategy. That’s why I called you here–to discuss how we handle this.”

Oliver asked, “Do you have a plan?”

“There is a way,” Esme admitted, hesitating before continuing, “but… it would be cruel to Geoffrey.”

“What is it?”

Esme took a deep breath. “If the King were to punish Isolde, it would be on the grounds of unfilial conduct. Death is the ultimate matter, and Prudence was still considered her ancestor. A County Princess refusing to observe mourning rites would be seen as a scandal.

“But… what if Isolde’s refusal to wear mourning clothes was actually an act of filial piety?”

Oliver’s gaze sharpened. “You mean… to have Geoffrey petition the court himself? To publicly accuse Prudence of murder?”

Esme sighed. “Yes. But a son accusing his mother–that itself is an act of defiance, and Geoffrey would be the first to be branded unfilial.”

Oliver exhaled. “Which is why you hesitated. Isolde would never agree to this. But if you told Geoffrey, he’d be willing to do it—even if it cost him everything. That’s the dilemma.”

“She would refuse outright,” Esme agreed. “That’s why we can’t tell her.”

“Then what’s your alternative?” Oliver asked.

He mulled it over. Truthfully, there weren’t many options.

“I’ll speak to Doug tomorrow,” he finally said. “If either of us can present evidence of her crimes, maybe that would be enough.”

Esme shook her head. “That won’t work. The King might not believe it. Without undeniable proof, he won’t order an investigation.”

Oliver frowned. “Isolde refusing to attend the funeral will not stay a secret. Once people realize she isn’t there, someone is bound to bring it up. And if word spreads outside, those with ulterior motives will use it against her.

“What if we inform the Queen Mother first and have her step in?”

Esme sighed. “Isolde isn’t just a County Princess–she’s a military general. The Queen Mother may sympathize with her, but the King rules with filial piety as his guiding principle. If she intervenes, it would be seen as obstructing the King’s moral authority.

“The Queen Mother’s position is delicate. How can a mother be seen preventing her son from upholding virtue? She won’t be able to step in.”

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“We can only hope,” Esme murmured.

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Oliver said, patting her shoulder. “I should go back before Isolde

have you eaten? I can make something

ate with Doug earlier. Don’t trouble yourself–get some

that, he left.

the Valen household was anything

had spent nearly half an hour screaming insults at the

one came to

one even passed by to watch.

estate had collectively decided she

one who suffered–shivering in the freezing cold

“Have Oliver and

Master Allan. They’re

Ningser Pavilion.”

family doesn’t have many

shoulders, said lightly, “I heard Vance has returned. With him and the elders handling things, Isolde’s absence won’t matter much. She is an outsider now, after all. A

have no intention of leaving either. I just saw

Isolde? She

Ningser Pavilion,”

“She’s really not

white hair off his cloak. “Perhaps something is holding her up. If she doesn’t leave, she’ll surely come to pay her respects here first. We can

careless. Kody, go fetch her to have breakfast with us

discipline. He no longer involved himself in many celebrations, but funerals—especially one of such high standing–were obligations he never neglected.

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him with a calm expression. “Tell my grandfather I’ll

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she showed no sign of preparing for a journey. He hesitated before asking, “Lady Isolde, will you be returning to the Langley estate today? Shall I have

of the senior servants in the estate, Kody was respected enough

smile. “No need. I’m

“You mean… you’re not

all,” she said simply.

stunned. “Why?”

smile remained, but she didn’t answer. “Just return to Grandfather.

that she wasn’t going to explain, Kody didn’t press further. He also chose not to report

Allan was having breakfast, Isolde

immediately noticed her calm demeanor–no sorrow, no grief. And, more

night,” Allan said, his tone neutral but edged with disapproval.

bowed. “I

obviously,” Allan said, setting down his tea.

tension. “Come, have breakfast first. You can

didn’t

she said instead. “I already informed Kody.”

head snapped up.

did you

be attending the funeral,” Isolde said evenly.

into

struck

in Argentum, and you refuse to go to her funeral? Do you realize

his eyes, his voice lowering into something more dangerous.